Mahamariamman Temple

This is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang dating all the way back to 1833 and is adorned with many sculptures.

Nearby is Little Indian, a collection of shopping areas that brim with Indian culture and noise.

Penang Clock Tower

The Clock Tower is a colonial reminder from the era of the British Empire in Penang.

Built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, the Clock Tower was a gift to the British authorities from a local millionaire, Cheah Chen Eok. Moorish stylings dominate the structure and from afar, it resembles the minaret of a mosque.

Fort Cornwallis

Cornwallis was an ancient fort built by Francis Light, the founder of Penang, on the spot where he landed in 1786.

It was originally built as a wooden stockade by convicts, receiving concrete upgrades through time. Today, the fort has been converted into an open-air park complete with amphitheatre, a history gallery, cafes, and souvenir shops.

There are also a few cannons sitting around, the most famous being Seri Rambai, reputedly having mystical powers.

Penang Tourist Information

Penang – a world renowned exotic holiday destination – was known, once upon a time, as Pulau Pinang or the “Isle of the Betel Nut”. Listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2008, this virgin paradise has no shortage of cultural sights and natural scenery.

Nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is famous for its soft sandy beaches and is fondly regarded as the food capital of Malaysia. A melting pot of hybrid communities, Penang is an interesting eclectic mix of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Siamese and sundry cultures.

Some of the most interesting sites of Penang include the sandy beaches of Tanjung Bungah, the landscape from the summit of Penang Hill and the vipers in the Snake Temple. The quaint nooks and crannies of Georgetown and the Tropical Spice Garden – the only spice garden in South East Asia – as well as Penang’s many flea markets, pasar malams’ and modern shopping malls also merit a visit.